World News: Global Headlines Today

Australia must deepen defence ties with India to counter Chinese influence: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 8:07 PM

Canberra, May 29 (IANS) Australia and India agreed to hold an annual Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, joint exercises across numerous domains and closer co-operation on information sharing during the inaugural Defence Minister's Dialogue. Defence partnerships do not move this fast by accident but because the strategic logic demands it, a report has stated.

Attacks on health workers complicate polio eradication efforts in Pakistan: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:58 PM

Islamabad, May 29 (IANS) Frontline health workers in Pakistan continue to operate in one of the world's most violent security environments, complicating efforts to eradicate polio from the country. They have been frequently targetted during polio vaccination campaigns. In once such attack last month, one police personnel was killed and four others injured after their vehicle escorting polio vaccinators was attacked in Hangu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province.

Embassies, consulates proactively assisting Indian citizens in Gulf and West Asia: MEA

IANS | May 29, 2026 6:32 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Indian embassies and consulates continue to operate round-the-clock helplines to provide timely assistance to Indian nationals in the Gulf and the West Asia region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated on Friday.

India and Canada discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation

IANS | May 29, 2026 6:17 PM

Singapore, May 29 (IANS) India and Canada on Friday discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration across several other sectors.

India diversifying oil imports beyond Gulf region: Top official

IANS | May 29, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India is diversifying its sources of oil and gas imports to make up for the shortfall in supplies caused by the choking of the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia crisis, a senior official said on Friday.

Illegal immigrants issue: India seeks early response from Bangladesh on pending cases

IANS | May 29, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India on Friday expressed hope that it will receive a prompt response from Bangladesh regarding the verification of more than 2,680 cases of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in India.

Factory closures, job losses hit China’s toy industry amid global headwinds: Report

IANS | May 29, 2026 5:06 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Factory closures and job losses have hit China’s toy industry amid weakening global demand, rising production costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions, a report has said.

India reaffirms support for Africa amid Ebola outbreak

IANS | May 29, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) As Africa grapples with a deadly Ebola outbreak, India on Friday expressed readiness to continue assisting affected countries and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in dealing with the health emergency.

Must call out countries supporting terrorism, promoting cross-border terrorism: MEA

IANS | May 29, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Reiterating India's stance on terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that international community must call out nations who support terrorism and promote cross-border terrorism.

India and Myanmar set to advance friendly, civilisational ties during Min Aung Hlaing's visit: MEA

IANS | May 29, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India is looking forward to welcoming Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing and all issues that form the gamut of bilateral ties will be discussed during his visit to India.

INTERNATIONAL

Australia must deepen defence ties with India to counter Chinese influence: Report

Attacks on health workers complicate polio eradication efforts in Pakistan: Report

Embassies, consulates proactively assisting Indian citizens in Gulf and West Asia: MEA

India and Canada discuss ways to strengthen defence cooperation

India diversifying oil imports beyond Gulf region: Top official

Illegal immigrants issue: India seeks early response from Bangladesh on pending cases

Factory closures, job losses hit China’s toy industry amid global headwinds: Report

India reaffirms support for Africa amid Ebola outbreak

Must call out countries supporting terrorism, promoting cross-border terrorism: MEA

India and Myanmar set to advance friendly, civilisational ties during Min Aung Hlaing's visit: MEA

LATEST NEWS

Cricket icon Matthew Hayden named co-owner and head coach of Glasgow Cosmic

Three more children die in Bangladesh measles outbreak; death toll reaches 631

India’s West Asia approach is shaped by distinct ties with all players: EAM

Mosaddek Hossain and Nahid Rana star as Bangladesh beat Australia after 21 years in ODI cricket

EAM Jaishankar to visit Bulgaria and Finland starting Wednesday

Women's Bengal T20 League: Paswaan leads Murshidabad Kueens' charge, Medinipur Wizards cruise past Rarh Tigers

Kuwait's Amir condoles death of Indian national in call with PM Modi

T4 National Shooting Selection Trials: Sarabjot, Lakshita, Akhil and Sakshi wins finals on busy day

Bengal T20 League: Gandhi, Sujit guide Howrah Warriors to victory over Royal Tiger

Neetu Chandra & Anup Jalota congratulate PM Modi as he becomes India's longest-serving Prime Minister